Texas Independence Day Celebration March 2, 2013
The Texas Independence Day Celebration March 2, 2013 commemorates the end of the Texas Revolution. This was the military conflict between the government of Mexico and Texas colonists.
Open warfare began in Texas on October 2, 1835 (after the Siete Leyes (Seven Laws) of 1835 were approved by Texas leaders) with the Battle of Gonzales. The struggle continued in several cities until the war ended at the Battle of San Jacinto, where the Texan army under General Sam Houston routed the Mexican forces with a surprise attack.
In August 1837 Texas requested annexation to the United States, they were declined, but in 1845, the United States of America annexed the Republic of Texas and admitted it to the Union as the 28th state.
To celebrate Texas independence there are some events you might enjoy, or you might just have a drink or meal to celebrate your love of our great state.
Jay L. Johnson Memorial Celebrity Golf Tournament – 2013
March 4th
Falconhead Golf Club
15201 Falconhead Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78738
12Noon Check-In
1pm Shotgun Start
Cost: $200 per person
There will be great prizes and great food.
Texas Independence Day Parade – 2013
Saturday, March 2nd
Congress Avenue Bridge
Austin, Texas
Staging begins at 8:30am
Parade begins at 9:30am
To learn more about the history of Texas check out these links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Revolution
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Annexation
For more information and registration for the Parade and Golf Tournament go to http://www.celebratetexas.org/index.html
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